Rupes LHR 15 Mark II: What is the best cutting MF pad?

[Dylan@RUPES]

Rupes Microfiber Pads

[dlc95]

Rupes Microfiber Pads

I was using these before I even considered buying a machine from Rupes.

[umana2482]

Meguiars Microfiber Cutting pads are awesome. I use them on my Rupes 21. For my 15 I like the the rupes pads and LC orbital pads. I don't have any Megs Microfiber pads for my 15 but I'm sure they work just as good as in the 21".

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Meguiars MF cutting pads or CarPro MF cutting pads.

Ironically, Rupes MF pads would be my last choice. They cut and finish good, but don't contour well.

[idriveblackcars]

I use either the Meguairs with a made to fit backing plate or the blue rupes micro fiber. Both cut extremely well.

[RPM_BR]

Megs DMC5 & DMC6 microfiber cutting pads do have a foam interface.

Indeed it does, but it is thinner if you compare to the CarPro MF pads



DMC5 compared to CarPro MF pad



DMX5 compared to CarPro MF pad

This is why I use foam interface sometimes on Meg's MF pads, especially on curved panels.

Best regards

[CalSun Detail]

I'm assuming a thinner foam interface would be better for cutting and a pad with a thicker foam interface would be better for finishing. Does this make sense? Your thoughts?

If this is the case, should I just stick to all foam finishing pads?

[Zubair]

I'm assuming a thinner foam interface would be better for cutting and a pad with a thicker foam interface would be better for finishing. Does this make sense? Your thoughts?

If this is the case, should I just stick to all foam finishing pads?

That is correct however when it comes to finishing,foam leaves a better finish.

[BadgerRivFan]

5.5" GG Boss Microfiber pads + Rupes 15MKII paired with GG Fast Correcting Cream = defect killer and to most LSP ready. I've also used the Megs 5.5" MF cutting pads and they work good but not nearly as user friendly as the GG.

+1 on lane5515's comments.

I don't own the 15 MK II, but I've had great success using the Griots Boss 5.5" MF pads with Griots Boss Fast Correcting Cream with my Flex 3401.

They're made for use with long throw DA's so should be a fine combo to try with the new Rupes machines.

[Eldorado2k]

Indeed it does, but it is thinner if you compare to the CarPro MF pads



DMC5 compared to CarPro MF pad



DMX5 compared to CarPro MF pad

This is why I use foam interface sometimes on Meg's MF pads, especially on curved panels.

Best regards

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